Robbie Glover is a British singer-songwriter from Leeds, England. In 2006, the BBC reported that he was the first act in history, with no label or management at the time, to achieve two People's Choice number one records.[1] The records spent 12 consecutive weeks in the chart, removing U2 from the chart top,[2] and was voted in by the people across Eastern Europe[note 1],[4][5] of which he also was voted in as the second most popular record of the year.[6][7]
Glover, comes from Leeds, where at the age of five he was given his first drum kit, subsequently joining the Leeds College of Music's junior concert band, under Guy Scarlet,[8] giving him the opportunity of playing at the Royal Albert Hall at the age of 12. He later went on as a singer-songwriter, which he toured the UK alongside successful chart acts, appearing on various Radio Roadshows.
When he achieved his first People's Choice number one, he appeared on various mainstream UK media including ITV, Channel 4, BBC, The Sun,[1]VH1.Com, as well as coverage from the story making its way to Yahoo Oz & Nz and Undercover Media (Australia). Glover was voted the second most popular artist of the year on the Kanal 77 radio network,[9] the charts were submitted and published in Тин-шема magazine over in the voting countries.[4][5]The Stage said In Macedonia Robbie Glover is more popular than Britney, Kylie and Sophie Elis Bextor[2]
Glover flew over to Amsterdam where he wrote and recorded the track "Hot Girls" which became the second people's choice hit,[1] where in the European radio chart it lasted some 12 consecutive weeks, the track receiving massive club support which was remixed by Robbie T, and subsequently released on vinyl a version that featured a version of John Legend's "Save Room"[10] alongside extensive radio play on BBC Radio 1Xtra. This later lead to his track "Hot Girls" appearing on the albums 100% Garage & Bassline[11] & Streetz Vol8[12] & 100 Hits Garage & Bassline[13][14] compiled by Ministry of Sound and distributed via Sony Digital Audio Disc Corporation & Demon Music Group in the UK and Internationally. Matt Goss had him appear in his music video for the track I Need The Key,[1] which was aired on several music channels and Never Mind The Buzzcocks
Glover has also worked with Dee Tails, who appears on the tracks "Breaking The Rules",[15] "Nasty Funk",[16] and "Gotta Get Away"[17] all written by Glover & Dee Tails and recorded with Oscar Lo Brutto[18] (Engineer for Chipmunk and Wretch 32), the tracks have been supported by DJ's nationwide including Matt 'Jam' Lamont and DJ Charma,[19][20] as well as BBC Radio 1Xtra, Ministry of Sound and appearing on over 95% of the digital jukebox's in pubs and bars up and down the UK courtesy of Sound Leisure, "Gotta Get Away" has also been remixed by Robert Vadney,[21] best known for his work alongside Paul Oakenfold and his Perfecto label.
Alongside Dee Tails, Glover has feature's from Bradley McIntosh of S Club 7.[22] on his track Hands Up which he co-wrote, and was recorded and produced in Essex.
Many of his tracks, such as "Foolin" have had releases in Spain and various other places via producers and DJs releasing[23] their own bootlegs inspired from his music. Vaden – one of the most active Garage propagandists, based in Russia, added "Hot Girls" to his 2 Step Nights CD compilation in April 2010.[24]
Anti-weapons stance
In a newspaper interview in 2008, following the attack of a friend with a knife, Glover spoke out against people who carry knives.[25] The paper said,
A record breaking R&B artist has branded knife-wielders "cowards" after adding his weight to the Recorder's Respect Life campaign.
Notes
^Main coverage being Greece, Bulgaria, Macedonia, Yugoslavia and Albania[3]
References
^ abcd"BBC – Leeds – Entertainment Robbie Glover". BBC. 5 June 2006. Retrieved 16 June 2014.
^ ab"A Bedroom Boon". The Stage. 30 January 2003. p. 10.
^Music Net News. 7. MBR Promotions. Spring 2004. p. 10.
^ ab"Kanal 77 top 20". Тин-шема. 26 February 2004.
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Robbie Glover is a British singer songwriter from Leeds England In 2006 the BBC reported that he was the first act in history with no label or management at the time to achieve two People s Choice number one records 1 The records spent 12 consecutive weeks in the chart removing U2 from the chart top 2 and was voted in by the people across Eastern Europe note 1 4 5 of which he also was voted in as the second most popular record of the year 6 7 Robbie GloverBackground informationBornLeeds EnglandGenresPopOccupation s Singer songwriter drummerWebsitewww wbr robbieglover wbr com Contents 1 Career 2 Anti weapons stance 3 Notes 4 References 5 External linksCareer EditGlover comes from Leeds where at the age of five he was given his first drum kit subsequently joining the Leeds College of Music s junior concert band under Guy Scarlet 8 giving him the opportunity of playing at the Royal Albert Hall at the age of 12 He later went on as a singer songwriter which he toured the UK alongside successful chart acts appearing on various Radio Roadshows When he achieved his first People s Choice number one he appeared on various mainstream UK media including ITV Channel 4 BBC The Sun 1 VH1 Com as well as coverage from the story making its way to Yahoo Oz amp Nz and Undercover Media Australia Glover was voted the second most popular artist of the year on the Kanal 77 radio network 9 the charts were submitted and published in Tin shema magazine over in the voting countries 4 5 The Stage said In Macedonia Robbie Glover is more popular than Britney Kylie and Sophie Elis Bextor 2 Glover flew over to Amsterdam where he wrote and recorded the track Hot Girls which became the second people s choice hit 1 where in the European radio chart it lasted some 12 consecutive weeks the track receiving massive club support which was remixed by Robbie T and subsequently released on vinyl a version that featured a version of John Legend s Save Room 10 alongside extensive radio play on BBC Radio 1Xtra This later lead to his track Hot Girls appearing on the albums 100 Garage amp Bassline 11 amp Streetz Vol8 12 amp 100 Hits Garage amp Bassline 13 14 compiled by Ministry of Sound and distributed via Sony Digital Audio Disc Corporation amp Demon Music Group in the UK and Internationally Matt Goss had him appear in his music video for the track I Need The Key 1 which was aired on several music channels and Never Mind The BuzzcocksGlover has also worked with Dee Tails who appears on the tracks Breaking The Rules 15 Nasty Funk 16 and Gotta Get Away 17 all written by Glover amp Dee Tails and recorded with Oscar Lo Brutto 18 Engineer for Chipmunk and Wretch 32 the tracks have been supported by DJ s nationwide including Matt Jam Lamont and DJ Charma 19 20 as well as BBC Radio 1Xtra Ministry of Sound and appearing on over 95 of the digital jukebox s in pubs and bars up and down the UK courtesy of Sound Leisure Gotta Get Away has also been remixed by Robert Vadney 21 best known for his work alongside Paul Oakenfold and his Perfecto label Alongside Dee Tails Glover has feature s from Bradley McIntosh of S Club 7 22 on his track Hands Up which he co wrote and was recorded and produced in Essex Many of his tracks such as Foolin have had releases in Spain and various other places via producers and DJs releasing 23 their own bootlegs inspired from his music Vaden one of the most active Garage propagandists based in Russia added Hot Girls to his 2 Step Nights CD compilation in April 2010 24 Anti weapons stance EditIn a newspaper interview in 2008 following the attack of a friend with a knife Glover spoke out against people who carry knives 25 The paper said A record breaking R amp B artist has branded knife wielders cowards after adding his weight to the Recorder s Respect Life campaign Notes Edit Main coverage being Greece Bulgaria Macedonia Yugoslavia and Albania 3 References Edit a b c d BBC Leeds Entertainment Robbie Glover BBC 5 June 2006 Retrieved 16 June 2014 a b A Bedroom Boon The Stage 30 January 2003 p 10 Music Net News 7 MBR Promotions Spring 2004 p 10 a b Kanal 77 top 20 Tin shema 26 February 2004 a b Kanal 77 top 20 Tin shema 11 March 2004 Robbie Glover LIVE ITV Interview Debut LIVE Interview Rare Old School Footage Yorkshire TV Retrieved 1 August 2012 Robbie Glover Hit of the Year ITV Feature Rare Old School Footage Yorkshire TV Retrieved 1 August 2012 Leeds College of Music People Retrieved 22 January 2016 Radio Mrezha Kanal 77 Magiјa vo eterot Magiјa vo eterot Retrieved 31 December 2015 Release Streetz Volume 8 by Various Artists MusicBrainz Music Brainz Music Brainz Retrieved 7 July 2015 Demon Music Group Archived from the original on 8 August 2010 Retrieved 4 September 2012 Oh gosh At last some new music from Stereohype Recordings Slick n FreshSlick n Fresh Retrieved 9 November 2014 Robbie Glover AllMusic AllMusic Retrieved 7 July 2015 100 Hits Garage amp Bassline 100 Hits DMG100061 CD Retrieved 8 November 2014 Robbie Glover Ft Dee Tails MN8 Breaking The Rules amp Nasty Funk Digitial Jukebox Promo Musica Movil Retrieved 31 December 2015 MN8 I ve got a little something for you 1995 We Are The 90 s Soiree annees 90 We are the 90 s Retrieved 7 July 2015 Robbie Glover Ft Dee Tails MN8 Gotta Get Away Full Version Lyrics Video Retrieved 31 December 2015 MonMon Don t Blame Me A Consumer Society song Fame Magazine Retrieved 7 July 2015 Success of Charma show on BBC 1xtra could lead to permanent slot Slick n FreshSlick n Fresh Retrieved 8 November 2014 Sunday Mass with DJ Charma 16 09 07 SubJam 104 7FM Slick n FreshSlick n Fresh Retrieved 8 November 2014 Robbie Glover Ft Dee Tails MN8 Gotta Get Away Robbie V Robert Vadney Remix Retrieved 12 November 2014 Time Tunnel S Club 7 Creative Disc Music Weblog Retrieved 5 November 2014 Slevin feat Robbie Glover South Beach the Remixes Deep South Audio Deep South Audio Retrieved 7 July 2015 DJ Vaden 2 Step Nights Vol 1 CD1 2step ru Retrieved 31 December 2015 Wiggan Dominic 7 August 2008 Knife carriers are cowards R amp B star Ilford Recorder Archant Community Media Ltd p 7 External links EditOfficial website Robbie Glover on Myspace YouTube Official Link Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Robbie Glover singer amp oldid 1131166221, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
